Franchesca POV

Remember when I said, me and my dad was going to have lunch? Well, I'm not saying we didn't but a few minutes into chatting, like right when we were having a daddy daughter moment, he received a phone call and was speaking to whomever while I ate by myself.

Ruined a whole moment. I wanted to have a real conversation about the atmosphere I'm in. Everybody is constantly whispering about me and they give me these looks and it has become overwhelming for me. I thought that after 2 days it would have simmered down.. sike.

I left early today because I really was feeling overwhelmed and every time, I try to talk to my father he's busy or in some meeting, feeling like the black sheep I just told the receptionist to tell my dad I left early.

When I reached home, I rested my bag somewhere and I walked out to the back by the pool. I had a little spot that was covered with branches and chairs underneath it. Like a little cave.

I sat in there and just cried. I was so sick of people calling me spoiled mean and all that. I was sick of my father not spending time with me or barely acknowledging me, I wish my mother could have been here to keep me company. To hold me and hug me. Talk about girl stuff. I really have the worst luck.

Milo Pov

"Gracias hermano" I dapped Orlando as he waved "De nada amigo" I asked him to take over for a few days because I was feeling sick. I finally felt better and best of all it's my birthday. Call me crazy but I was actually looking forward to going to work because I wanted to see everyone.

Orlando did well but I know he's also a slow worker. He was the best person I know that could've done the job so I recommended him anyway. I put my gloves on while monitoring the work he's done over the three days I been gone.

Once I knew where I needed to start, I heard faint crying. I couldn't hear it well because it was almost as if the person didn't want to be heard. When I walked over, this is where the girls were the last time where the pool incident happened.

I peeped inside and saw Franchesca sobbing in her hands. She seemed very heartbroken and I actually felt for her. I slipped in quietly and crouched down in front of her and lightly tried to pry her hand away from her face. In fright she pulled her face back and that's when I saw just how broken she was. Her nose was red and her eyes were swollen and her cheeks were stained with tears. Concerned, I gently wipe away the tear that came out her eye "What's wrong?" she turned her head to the side so I couldn't see her face.

"What are you doing here?" she managed to say, I chuckled lightly and replied "Well, I felt much better and I thought I'd relieve Orlando of your wrath" I said trying to make her smile. She lifted one side of mouth as a smile and shook her head and it was gone, she then looked down.

"And I thought it was time for me to come back to see the most beautiful girl I have ever seen" she stared at me and her eyes started getting glossy. "You're lying because you hate me and everyone else hates me!" she then began sobbing all over again. This actually took me by surprise. She had never been this vulnerable. She was always confident and cocky but maybe it was just front to cover her insecurities.

"hey hey" I said gently before sitting next to her. I then attempted to hug her and surprisingly she leaned into me as she continued crying. I caressed her cheeks before lifting her head gently. I didn't realize that our faces would have been this close. I was transfixed by her beauty even as she was crying. As we were gazing into each other's eyes I whispered with all sincerity "I don't hate you"

"really?" she managed to say, trying to read my face or seeking assurance "really" I responded. I don't when this happened but her face got closer to mines and hesitantly, I leaned forward. The last thing I wanted to do was kiss her and she slaps me. She leans in more and I meet her lips in a slow passionate kiss.

Her lips were so soft and it was like the commercials that talk about how good a starburst is. She kissed me and I felt my inside light up. She placed her hands on my chest and wrapped them around my neck while I placed my arm on her back.

I felt like we got lost in time.

Franchesca POV

I had no idea what I was doing at this point. I don't know what came over me, I don't know what possessed me but I did it.

"Senora" It's only when Serafina fearfully interrupted us I realized what I did and I moved away from him "yes Serafina" I clear my throat and tried avoiding contact with Milo. Oh, my goodness I did the worst thing I could have possibly done.  "Sorry to interrupt guys but there is someone out front that is requesting your presence"

"Thanks" I got up quickly and walked away from that scene because I honestly didn't know how to go about it after we had just kissed. How do things go back to normal?

When I walked out to the front, I saw Federico. Internally I rolled my eyes because sometimes he can be so annoying and in a time like this, I really wasn't in the mood to deal with him.

I walked towards him and stood in front of him "Hola mi amor" he pulled me in for a hug. I returned the hug and pulled away. When I did he was able to observe my face and he frowned. "What's wrong babe?" I shook my head "Nothing" he caressed my cheek "Mi amor you don't have to cry that's why we have these" he pulled out this white powder which I know was cocaine and weed.

I sighed and shook my head because I remembered how my father almost killed me the last time. He's not even supposed to be here.

"Rico I'm really not in the mood for this" he sighed and gave me this look of disappointment "You know Fran, this relationship is beginning to bore me. You never want to try new things with me anymore" he was being so unfair right now. I was having a whole breakdown and all he wanted to do was get high.

"Federico just not right now, we can try something together another time, I'm really not feeling good" I said tearing up. He looked at me and frowned then he nodded. "I understand maybe I came at the wrong time" actually he came at the right time but with the wrong proposal. Instead of saying "baby lets take a walk and you can tell me what has been happening lately" he offers me weed or cocaine.

"I hope you feel better baby" he kisses me on the forehead and step into his car and leaves. I walked my way up to my room because now I realize that I may have relationship problems as well.

I decide to take a shower and just try to wash all this negativity off of me. I was just so tired of living a life full of pain. I lost track of the time I spent in the shower but I came out with a headache and sore eyes.

By my windowsill I see a piece of cake and a red rose. A note was at the bottom of the plate and I couldn't help but smile.

Milo pov

When Francheca walked away I didn't know what to do with myself, I just felt like I was in the clouds.

"Psst" I looked at Serafina who smiled down at me and motioned for me to follow her. "Ven" (come) I follow behind her and once we walked in the house I got distracted for a split second and bam I lost her.

I went where all the maid usually are, the kitchen. The lights were off but once I walked in, they came on and all the maids and other workers began singing happy birthday for me.

I jumped in fright but when I realized what was happening smiled really hard. I was really surrounded by great people. I see Maria come forward with a blue and white frosted cake that had candles on it.

Once they finished singing Maria said "You are more than just a worker here, you are family. Make a wish mijo" (Son) I knew just what to wish for. I blew all my candles out. Serafina came next to me and asked what I wished for.

"If I say it maybe it won't come true" she nodded and they went on cutting the cake.

I just knew what I wanted.

"My wish was that I wouldn't need to get slapped to kiss you again"